BEAUMONT - From SMG - SMG - management company of Ford Park, is pleased to announce singer-songwriter BRANTLEY GILBERT will be coming to Ford Arena on Saturday, November 17!

Also performing are UNCLE KRACKER, GREG BATES & BRIAN DAVIS.

BRANTLEY GILBERT'S high-energy rock-infused country music has earned him much early success. As a songwriter, he has scored hits with songs recorded by Jason Aldean: "The Best Of Me;" "My Kinda Party," which became a #1 hit for Aldean and his latest single "Dirt Road Anthem."

Gilbert's sophomore album Halfway To Heaven peaked at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart for all genres and at # 2 on iTunes Country Album Charts.

His MySpace page garners more than 25,000 listeners daily - a number that has brought him to the #1 spot of MySpace Music Charts for both country and southern rock.

Initially known for his role in Kid Rock's legendary Twisted Brown Trucker band, UNCLE KRACKER made a stunning solo debut with Double Wide.

Fueled by the #1 smash "Follow Me," the album exploded onto the Billboard 200's Top 10 on its way to two-time platinum certification.

Other hits include "Smile, which became a fixture on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown; and "When The Sun Goes Down," a duet with friend Kenny Chesney, which reached #1 and became a gold-certified country-pop crossover classic.

Ticket prices are $37.00 for the Pit (general admission, standing only) and reserved seating is $32.00, $27.00 and $22.00. (All prices include the facility fee.)

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